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U.S. Congress Presses TSMC Loophole Crackdown

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11 August 2026

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regulatory

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Semiconductors

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United States

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Read at businesskorea.co.kr

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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

U.S. Congress is pressing for stricter enforcement of semiconductor export controls targeting TSMC and other foundries to block indirect supply of advanced chips to sanctioned Chinese companies like Huawei, following loopholes exploited in the Sophgo case.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must tighten due diligence on Chinese chip customers immediately as U.S. Congress demands strict enforcement of semiconductor export rules targeting loopholes exploited by Huawei. TSMC and all advanced foundries face growing scrutiny that could reshape China-related sales compliance.

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